Republic of Palau#
![The Republic of Palau The Republic of Palau](/attach/Geography/Australia/Palau/Pictures/Factbook_Pictures/110ps/110ps.jpg)
Image courtesy of NASA., under PD
The island chain is comprised of 459 sq km (179 sq mi) of dry land, and approximately 525 sq km (203 sq mi) of reefs spread through the ocean. NASA's Terra satellite acquired this view of Palau on 11 December 2012.